Chapter 38: Release the Kings (1)
When the envoys of foreign countries finished leaving only the civil and military officials of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin asked the Supreme Emperor: "Father, who was Xue Li just now? Such shooting skills are rare in ancient and modern times."
He praised without hesitation.
Generals such as Li Jing, Li Ji, Qin Qiong couldn't help but nod. Shooting skills are not only one of the six arts of gentlemen, but also the most important item in the military assessment.
In the Tang army, shooting techniques must be paid attention to.
The shooting technique is also closely related to judging whether a general is qualified. The spirit of Xue Li's shooting and killing Feng Jian just now made them feel like they were in love and friendship in their battlefield generals.
"Xue Li was once the descendant of Xue Gui, a general of the Sui Dynasty, and was a descendant of the famous Xue family in Hedong. Later, because Xue Gui died early, his family was in decline. He heard that this person was famous when he was recruiting students in the medical school, so he asked Ke'er to go to Longmen County, Jiangzhou to bring Xue Li back to Chang'an, so that he could make achievements as soon as possible." Li Yuan explained to everyone according to the words he had thought about earlier.
"So that's it." Li Chengqian felt a little savory. Grandpa the emperor was too partial, but suddenly he thought that he was the prince, how could he go to Jiangzhou in person, and he gradually felt relieved, but he was still a little surprised in his heart.
When talking about King Li Ke of Wu, Crown Prince Li Chengqian was not doing well, but it was a big crisis for the officials of the Eastern Palace, especially when learning that King Li Ke of Wu had such a powerful general.
The prince's tutor Li Gang coughed lightly and said, "Your Majesty, now the princes are getting older. Although the third prince Li Ke and the fourth prince Li Tai have moved out of the palace and built a royal palace outside the palace, according to the customs of the country, the kings must go out to Chang'an and go to the country to secure the world."
When Li Shimin was in a good mood, his face froze when he heard this. He had always loved the prince, especially the Qingque produced by Empress Changsun.
What a tragedy in the world when the flesh and blood are separated.
However, if you don’t go out to take the vassal state, then the stability of the position of the crown prince will be a kind of impact. Li Shimin understands this truth, but the principle of law will never be greater than family affection in his heart.
This kind of proposal has been common since the third son of the emperor, Li Ke and the fourth son of the emperor, Li Tai, became twelve years old. Twelve years old seems to be young, but in fact, when the feudal states were prevalent in the Han Dynasty, Emperor Wen of Han Liu Heng was eight years old to be granted the capital of the Dai king in Jinyang. Most of the other princes were about ten years old and had to leave the palace and go to various places to be granted the country.
Twelve years old, it's really not young.
"I know, I will discuss this matter later." Li Shimin refused in an unknown way and said lightly.
"The people of the world, the Eastern Turks had just been destroyed, but the Turkic tribes are still there, and their etiquette, customs and culture are incompatible with the Central Plains. If the customs are not changed, then...there will be chaos for a long time." Li Yuan emphasized.
"What does Father mean?" Li Shimin frowned. Although he didn't like the Emperor's intervention in the government, he had to listen to the Emperor's words.
Li Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, glanced at Changsun Wuji without anyone noticing, and explained: "After the Battle of Muye, Zhou destroyed Dayi Shang and led the old land of Yin. However, Duke Zhou was afraid that the Wu Geng Rebellion would recur, so he divided Qi and Lu to the east of Song State, and found Luoyi in the north of Song State, and named Chen State, and then used the land of Guanzhong to the old Shang State... Therefore, the Song State did not cause chaos again for seven hundred years, and the land of Dongyi was also classified as Xia.
Jiang Shang Yi Qi's customs in May, and Bo Qin could not rebel for three years. Although the time difference was different, the Dongyi land has returned to China.
After that, the Han Dynasty occupied Liaodong, established four counties of Han, destroyed the Xiongnu and Loulan, and obtained the Western Regions Protectorate. However, today, there was no place in Liaodong in Tang Dynasty, and there was no news about Goguryeo's Chinese language. As for the Western Regions, there were still many countries...
Why is this? One is that Liaodong and the Western Regions are too remote, and the other is that Han Dynasty cannot change its customs and customs. Although it is respected in Chang'an today, it can rebel tomorrow..."
In fact, what the Supreme Emperor said was very realistic. In the early Zhou Dynasty, Duke Zhou implemented a feudal system. It was very interesting to look at the map of the Western Zhou Dynasty. First, he divided the various vassal states, and the vassal states were like small dots inserted on the map. But in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, these small dots turned into surfaces, and eventually the Chinese civilization enveloped the entire Central Plains.
This is the greatness of the feudal system, which subtly transforms regional civilization into Chinese civilization.
The British Emperor's life is very interesting. Although the British Empire fell from the British Isles, the Queen of England still has a very strong status. How many countries have joined the Commonwealth in the world?
Taking points as the surface and radiating civilization has always been an unchanging advanced idea.
"What does Father mean?" Li Shimin narrowed his eyes slightly and asked again.
The Supreme Emperor's hand seemed to stretch out a little longer...
Li Yuan's face was not changed and his heart was not beating. He was very calm, but his words were not shocking. He said: "It is necessary to release the kings outside, but why should he break the fertile land of the Central Plains and enfeoff the country?
Shimin, for some reason, should follow Duke Zhou, use the inherent territory of Tang as a basis to enfeoff the barbarian land as a vassal!"
Li Ke, who was beside him, tickled his little face. His title was King of Wu, and his fief was in the prosperous land of Jiangnan. It was a good place to return to the fiefdom, but after hearing what the Emperor said, he had to drive him to the barbarian land.
The scenery in Jiangnan is extremely beautiful, and cattle and sheep appear on the grass!
But he whispered, but didn't say anything. Thinking about it, Grandpa Emperor has always been very nice to him, and he shouldn't have cheated him on this matter.
The prince's tutor Li Gang's eyes immediately changed when he looked at the Supreme Emperor. The Supreme Emperor and him were on the united front and both agreed to drive the prince to the throne.
But unlike him, one is to rush to the mainland and the other to the frontier. However, as long as the prince is driven away from Chang'an, Li Chengqian's position as prince will be as stable as Mount Tai, so this small difference doesn't matter.
He closed his sleeves and bowed to Li Shimin, "I agree with the emperor's intention, enfeoff the prince in barbarian land, and guard the border for the court."
Seeing this, some of the remaining civil servants bet on the crown prince and immediately spoke: "I'm going to discuss the emperor's intention."
"So?" Li Shimin nodded, pondered his own son, called Li Tai and Li Ke to the front, and asked, "Can you change your fiefdom to the frontier and guard the frontier from now on?"
Li Tai's face changed, his mind became clever, and he bit his lip and said, "The father lives in Chang'an, and the Qingque fief is in Hedong. Although it is far away, it can only be reached in two days. However, if he is in the border, he may not be able to see him for three years. Qingque really can't bear to leave his father!"
Li Shimin nodded with a smile, touched Li Tai's head, and turned his gaze to Li Ke. His expectations for this son were pretty good.
I’m afraid of difficulties, and it’s not embarrassing to say them.
"Ke..." Li Ke frowned and gritted his teeth. He was different from Li Tai. He was a concubine's son, but... Is there really a chance to stay in Chang'an?
He is not sure, really is not sure.
His thoughts couldn't help but float to the day when the Supreme Emperor arranged for him. His eyebrows gradually stretched out and he said with a smile: "Ke was originally the eldest brother's wings and permanently guarded the frontier!
However... Ke is still young and wants to fulfill his filial piety and righteousness at his father's back. It's too much to go out to be a vassal..."
Chapter completed!